Schlumberger IPMSchlumberger IPM

IPM Well ControlIPM Well Control

Well Control Well Control Basic TrainingBasic Training

Table of ContentsTable of Contents

n Training Objectives.n Theory of Well Control.n Kick Causes. n Kick Prevention.n Kick Detection. n Shut-in Procedures.n Well Control Methods. n Well Control Equipment.

Training ObjectivesTraining ObjectivesThis presentation has been designed in order to cover the requirements of the Schlumberger segments related to basic knowledge in well control.

Well Control terms and concepts, equipment, procedures and correct managing of well control situations are here presented.

At the end of this presentation you should be able to:

n Describe the theory of well control. n Describe the concept of “U” tube and

its application in well control situations.n Explain the concepts of: kicks and

blow outs. n Describe the kick condition and

causes.n Describe primary well control and

practices to prevent a kick.

n Identify kick detection equipment. n Describe practices to prevent kicks. n Describe the procedures for shut-in

and divert a well. n Describe various methods of well

control and its applications. n Identify BOP equipment, other well

control equipment and diverters.